Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bradley on January 22, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
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I want to put a mini spool in my 02 jeep tj dana 44, my question is if the axle shafts are held in by c clips or not, and if they are is there a mini spool that works with the c clips? Or do i need to get a c clip eliminator kit or smthing like that?
thanks for any help
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just put an aussie locker in it. much easier and will be Cclip compatible i believe
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ya thats the plan if the mini spool doesnt work out just figured would try for mini spool cus its cheap and effective
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D44 shafts do not use C clips to hold the axle in place.
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D44 shafts do not use C clips to hold the axle in place.
If u dont mind me asking how are they held in? And if thats the case i will just go full spool
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Me: " Hey, I can get ultimate traction for under $60 ! "
Me again : " I can always take it out in a jiffy if I don't like it"
Reality? Wore an expensive set of tires out in one season , had to rotate tires monthly, chirped like a bastard on dry pavement and got nasty stares at Tim Horton drive-throughs. Rainy days or ice was ...umm...interesting .
The mini-spool was also hard on my axelshaft splines ta boot.
Went selectable and will never go the spool route again on a rig that sees some on-road time. Even in a full-time offroad rig, I'd probably choose a Detroit locker.
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If u dont mind me asking how are they held in? And if thats the case i will just go full spool
4 bolts
Axle shaft retaining plate
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Awesome, thanks for the quick replies.
I appreciate the warning but i still think its worth a try, I only drive my jeep to and from the trails so it doesnt see much road time
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just weld it buddy. same as a spool and if its done correctly just as strong
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Weld it. Permalocked!!!
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I have thot about just welding it but if I do that then there's no slavaging the carrier if I decide I really don't like the mini spool